The Oprah Winfrey Show

The Oprah Winfrey Show (1986-2011)

EndedTalk Show show

The Oprah Winfrey Show has featured many celebrities over the years, but that's only one side of it. There's also Oprah's eternal quest to better herself, and to make the viewers change themselves. Oprah has started several organizations: Oprah's angel network, Oprah's book club, and O Magazine. For a couple of years now, the show frequently ends with a "Remember your spirit" segment. The show is produced by Oprah's own company, Harpo (which spells Oprah backwards). The Oprah Winfrey Show is now entering its 17th year of production as a syndicated show.

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ScheduleMonday to Friday (daily) (60 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
S25E130The Oprah Winfrey Show FinaleMay 25, 2011
S25E129Surprise Oprah! A Farewell Spectacular Part 2May 24, 2011
S16E06Diana RossApr 21, 2000
S16E05Tortured childrenApr 3, 2000
S16E04Who's cheating and why?Mar 1, 2000
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did The Oprah Winfrey Show first premiere?

The Oprah Winfrey Show first premiered on September 8, 1986.

Which famous actor surprised Oprah on the show by appearing as a guest in 1986?

Tom Cruise surprised Oprah on the show by appearing as a guest in 1986.

Did Oprah interview any religious leaders on her show in 1986?

Yes, in 1986, Oprah interviewed religious leaders such as Billy Graham and Rabbi Harold Kushner on her show.

Was The Oprah Winfrey Show always filmed in Chicago?

Yes, The Oprah Winfrey Show was always filmed in Chicago.

Which popular novelist made her first appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1986?

Toni Morrison made her first appearance on The Oprah Winfrey Show in 1986.

What topic did The Oprah Winfrey Show cover in its first episode?

The first episode of The Oprah Winfrey Show covered the topic of how to marry the man or woman of your choice.

Which popular singer was featured on the show in 1986 to sing alongside a children's choir?

Whitney Houston was featured on the show in 1986 to sing alongside a children's choir.

What was the topic of the show's 100th episode?

The topic of the show's 100th episode was "The Men Who Marry Millions".

Which popular comedian was interviewed on the show in 1986?

Bill Cosby was interviewed on the show in 1986.

In 1986, which controversial author was interviewed on The Oprah Winfrey Show?

In 1986, the controversial author of "The Color Purple," Alice Walker, was interviewed on The Oprah Winfrey Show.

Which popular daytime talk show host did Oprah have on her show in 1986?

Oprah had Phil Donahue, a popular daytime talk show host, on her show in 1986.

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Also known as

  • Oprah (United States)
  • The Oprah Show (United States)

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